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SHZ 887

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 887
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint clamp has broken - hence the leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front and rear, offside rear bellow gators are perished and split open

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,938 miles

Front Full engine under trays fitted covering testable items

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,081 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 104,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,853 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn On damper unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside, inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering lock does not appear to engage but vehicle fitted with other forms of immobilisation

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,802 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,608 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 40,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SHZ 887 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHZ 887, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHZ 887 registered?

SHZ 887 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is SHZ 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 887 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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